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League Two: Oldham Athletic 3-0 Notts County Kane Drummond scored in fifth minute for Latics before two Mike Fondop goals in second-half Notts had Ollie Norburn sent off early in second-half for second bookable offence Oldham one point from top six win fifth game in a row as unbeaten run stretches to 10 games Magpies miss chance to move up to third in automatic promotion places League One: Doncaster 1-0 Port Vale Doncaster up to 15th, eight points clear of drop zone as Valiants remain bottom and 11 points from safety Ben Ashton and Alex Hoad League One Here's what that 1-0 win for Doncaster over Port Vale tonight does to the League One table. Five games without defeat now for Rovers for the first time this season (W3 D2) and they are up to 15th, eight points clear of the relegation zone. Time is running out for any valiant escape for Jon Brady's side, who remain 11 points adrift of safety at the bottom. FT: Oldham 3-0 Notts County Reece Brown Ex-Oldham defender on BBC Radio Manchester What Micky Mellon has done is ridiculous. The football I witnessed today compared to a couple of months ago, it's unbelievable. Ollie Norburn let his team down tonight. He didn't need to make that challenge [for his second yellow, leading to a red card]. League Two A good night for the automatic-promotion chasers as Notts County miss the chance to move into the top three. Oldham are a juggernaut of momentum at present and Grimsby, and even Salford, will be increasingly nervous about holding on to their current play-off place. Use yellow button on page Gives Bromley a nine-point cushion for automatic promotion, fantastic… Rich, Bromley Quite right, Rich. Let's take a look, shall we? FT: Oldham 3-0 Notts County Reece Brown Ex-Oldham defender on BBC Radio Manchester Micky Mellon will be buzzing about what his team have delivered tonight. It's been a great watch, it really has. If you didn't know where Oldham were in the league and you were watching that tonight, you'd think they were going to finish first or second. I've seen progression in terms of getting better and better and that was unbelievable from Oldham tonight. I said it in the first half. Are we watching Manchester City? Honestly, how quick it was going from their own 18-yard box to the other end. It was so fast. FT: Oldham 3-0 Notts County Anthony Wareing BBC Radio Manchester commentator Promoted last season from the National League. They've got a real opportunity to go back-to-back. A terrific performance from Oldham. They have moved right on the edge of the play-offs. Use yellow button on page I'm from Cardiff but my grandfather was head groundsman at Oldham during the early to mid 90s. It seems so long since seeing them mix it with the big boys. .. So good to see them back on the up. Up the Latics! Richie, Cardiff My husband is dancing in the rain! Oldham unstoppable Julie, Oldham If you had told me in October 2024 that Oldham would have five wins in a row before that team in Trafford, I’d have laughed in your face. Not anymore. Ben, Bristol Let us know if you're off to get a haircut, Ben. Doncaster 1-0 Port Vale That could be a big night for both sides in League One. Is that the win that will help Doncaster well on their way to safety? Are Port Vale all but down? Jamie Sterry's deflected effort off Elijah Campbell is enough for the hosts to secure all three points. Rovers move up to 15th and eight points clear of the drop. The Valiants remain rooted to the foot of the table, 11 points adrift of safety. Oldham 3-0 Notts County Oldham are coming for a second straight promotion, make no mistake about that. The Latics are unbeaten in 10, have kept clean sheets in eight of their past nine games - giving Mat Hudson a new club record of 18 for the season - and are now a point behind the play-off places in ninth after a fifth straight win. Kane Drummond's blockbuster solo goal on the break after five minutes set the tone, and though County huffed and puffed on a filthy night before the break, Ollie Norburn's red-card for a second booking seconds after the interval ended the game as a contest. Mike Fondop rounded-off another devastating counter with a low finish and then capitalised on Lucas Ness' poor backpass to slam the third. County will have better days to come, but Oldham have fired a warning shot to the top-seven that they fancy another trip to Wembley, 12 months on from beating Southend under the arch to earn their EFL place. Oldham 3-0 Notts County The 'ole's' are ringing around Boundary Park as Oldham pop it about. Is there a worse feeling as a travelling fan than hearing that? Oldham 3-0 Notts County Reece Brown Ex-Oldham defender on BBC Radio Manchester I think with the confidence Oldham will have in that changing room, I don't see why they can't push for the play-offs. They've got some difficult games but if you look at the position they are in now compared to three months ago, everyone in this ground will be proud regardless if they make play-offs or not. Oldham 3-0 Notts County FIVE added minutes for 10-man County to endure, or for the Latics to try and add to their tally. Use yellow button on page What's this feeling, Latics fans? Is it. .. optimism? It's bizarre and I'm terrified of jinxing it! Nic, Latics fan in Newcastle It's been one of those nights. Credit to Oldham. On to Harrogate Kieran, Nottingham Very magnanimous, Kieran. The better side have certainly come out on top. But it will be interesting to hear the post-match comments from the County side of things. I have a feeling ref Andrew Humphries might be interested in them too. Oldham 3-0 Notts County The rain continues to drive in sideways from the left end of Boundary Park but the jeopardy has long since dissipated. Tom Pett has the chance to whip in a free-kick from near the right corner flag but County are able to clear their lines. Oldham 3-0 Notts County Latics goalscorers Mike Fondop and Kane Drummond are heading off. No match-ball for Fondop tonight. Joe Garner and Kane Taylor are on in their stead for the final knockings of this one. Oldham 3-0 Notts County Reece Brown Ex-Oldham defender on BBC Radio Manchester They didn't take their foot off the gas. Their work ethic has been fantastic. If you can apply that ethic and attitude, what they've delivered tonight is something they can continue. If I had to give you my best player tonight, it would have to be Kane Drummond. He's been immense. Oldham 3-0 Notts County Oldham's work feels like it's done as some intensity drips out of the game. They have bolstered their goal difference to the point where it is now +16 - equal or better than all-but two of their play-off chasing rivals. Use yellow button on page From a Cambridge United fan, thank you very much Oldham. Keith Indeed, as things stand the U's will stay two points above County in the third automatic promotion spot, and have a game in hand too. Oldham 3-0 Notts County Reece Brown Ex-Oldham defender on BBC Radio Manchester I think it's the right thing to do [the subs]. They've got some important games remaining. We can definitely say now that Oldham are fighting for the play-offs. And they've got players on the bench that can make things happen. Oldham 3-0 Notts County Alassana Jatta is replaced by Matty Dennis, back from suspension, to end the Gambian forward's torrid night. Harald Tangen is also on for the Magpies, replacing Matt Palmer. Josh Hawkes and Ollie Hammond are on for the Latics too with Jack Stevens and Ryan Woods heading off after a job well done. Last Updated 24th March 2026 at 21: 38 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Micky Mellon Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Martin Paterson Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: Micky Mellon Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Martin Paterson Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 League Two All competitions All competitions All competitions Oldham are unbeaten in six home Football League meetings with Notts County (W4 D2), winning the last two in a row; the Latics last won three in a row at home to the Magpies in the top four tiers in March 1992. After their 3-1 win in October, Notts County could complete their first Football League double over Oldham since the 2000-01 campaign. Oldham boss Micky Mellon’s only previous managerial game at home to Notts County in the Football League came with Tranmere Rovers in February, his side running out 1-0 winners. 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